Little is publicly known about the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham’s war minister. But he was appointed in April 2010 and the war ministry he leads has been in charge of planning the group’s operations in the past.
Iraq forces blunt ISIS advance, US Embassy bolsters security
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham’s Salahaddin Division released photographs of the execution of scores soldiers captured at Tasfirat prison in the city of Tikrit. The ISIS killed 15 people in bombings in Baghdad, and launched attacks on Tal Afar and Tarmiyah. The military claimed it killed 80 ISIS fighters in airstrikes in […]
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham continues to consolidate its grip on Ninewa province.
Syria pounds ISIS bases in coordination with Iraq
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham’s Salahaddin Division released photographs that detail the capture of a military base and the execution of scores of soldiers.
Iraqi soldiers who fled ISIS advance accuse officers of treason
Turkey paying price for jihadist highway on border
Sunni Clerics Criticize Iraq Shiite Call to Arms
The Islamic State of Iraq appears to be using the same plan it implemented in 2006, when it seized Baghdad’s surrounding “belts” and launched attacks into the capital.
Iraq crisis: despite decapitations and deaths thousands return willingly to city held by ISIS terrorists
Turkey Says Got Prior Warning of Mosul Consulate Attack
Iraq’s spiral into chaos exposes many weaknesses
Iraqi Shiite Cleric Issues Call to Arms
Syria Islamist militants pause and reinforce from Iraq
US to move aircraft carrier to Gulf
In Europe, no plans for military involvement in Iraq
Iraqi troops stopped the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham on the outskirts of Samarra, the city that hosts the Al Askaria mosque. The ISIS took control of the towns of Dhuluiyah, Saadiyah, and Jalula to the west of Samarra. ISIS fighters also attacked Taji and other towns south of Samarra.
Turkey ignored direct warnings of ISIS attack on Mosul
Recent statements by Iranian political and religious leaders suggest that Iran’s keen interest in the current Iraqi crisis could lead it to intervene in some fashion.
Repent or die: al Qaeda forces announce rules for Iraqi territory they now control
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham detailed its gains in the city of Mosul on Tuesday in a statement released today by ISIS’ Ninewa media office.
Iraq’s lack of air assets is leaving security forces demoralized as ISIS rapidly advances across the country.
Iraqi forces appear to stiffen as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham attempted to take control of Samarra for the second time in the past week.
Baghdadi, leader of Iraq insurgents, is jihad’s rising chief
ISIS erases Iraq-Syria border
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham took control of the cities of Tikrit and Bayji in Salahaddin province. Bayji has Iraq’s largest oil refinery, and Tikrit is the provincial capital of Salahaddin. ISIS fighters have freed thousands of prisoners and looted hundreds of millions of dollars during their offensive.
Iraq crisis: al Qaeda forces seize Mosul and Tikrit – live
Social media accounts associated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham posted photos and videos of ISIS’ ongoing campaign in Iraq.
After Capture of Mosul, Militants Extend Control in Iraq